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Curtis Seeks Probe into Trump, Biden Crypto Ties

By Markets Desk · · 1 min read
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Senator John Curtis requests an investigation into presidential families' digital asset deals.

Key points

  • Senator John Curtis requested an investigation into the crypto ventures of the Trump and Biden families.
  • The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed to pass due to concerns over presidential conflicts of interest.
  • Donald Trump disclosed earning 1.4 billion dollars from digital asset ventures in 2025.

Senator John Curtis requested a formal investigation into the digital asset ventures of the Trump and Biden families. This move marks a shift as the call for scrutiny now comes from the Republican side of the aisle.

The proposal follows a failed vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Democrats cited potential conflicts of interest as the primary reason for blocking the legislation.

Curtis targets presidential crypto conflicts

Curtis is serving his first term in the Senate and faces no reelection until 2030. His request specifically names Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for potential conflicts of interest.

Previous inquiries into these matters have largely originated from Democratic lawmakers. This bipartisan pressure signals a growing consensus on the need for regulatory clarity.

Market clarity bill faces rejection

Senate Republicans failed to secure enough Democratic support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The bill aimed to establish clear market structure rules for the cryptocurrency industry.

Democrats argued that the existing ethics provisions did not adequately prevent corruption. They pointed to the president’s use of crypto assets as a profit mechanism during his term.

Presidential earnings reach 1.4 billion dollars

The president disclosed earning 1.4 billion dollars from digital asset ventures in 2025. This figure includes revenue from his memecoin and World Liberty Financial business.

A 500 million dollar deal tied to Abu Dhabi’s royal family also drew significant attention. Cointelegraph notes that these financial disclosures fuel ongoing debates about regulatory oversight.

Based on reporting by Cointelegraph, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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